Managed all finance and accounting activities for seven business entities.Prepared monthly and year-end close statements, schedules for annual external review, Cash Management, Variance Analysis, Fleet Registration, Licensing and Fuel Tax Reporting. Responsibilities included supervising five accounting associates and overseeing General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, multi state union and non-union Payrolls and Job Cost accounting. Developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks and auditors) and constantly looked for ways to strengthen overall financial performance. Key results:• Built a finely tuned accounting department, fostering a collaborative environment, individual accountability and team morale.• Coordinated software conversion from Solomon Software to Timberline Construction Software adding Job Cost, Service Management, and Purchase Order Management software to enable General Ledger, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance.• Brought Payroll processing of 2,000+ employees in house resulting in annual cost savings in excess of $30,000.• Coordinated installation of Novell network and upgraded Solomon Software stand-alone pc system to multi user Solomon Network. Added Inventory Management software which streamlined billing, resulting in improved productivity and reporting capabilities.• Received the first annual “Super Achiever” award in 2002 • Implemented 401(k) plan, Administered employee and business insurance plans

Perform General Ledger reconciliation functions for three non-union construction business entities.

Promoted to Accounting Manager position to manage all accounting functions for two computer services corporations. Prepared and analyzed financial reports (Cash and Accrual). Responsibilities included supervising two accounting associates and overseeing Accounts Receivable, Billing, Accounts Payable and Payroll. Prepared quarterly payroll tax and sales tax returns, cash investments and budgets. Administered employee and business insurance plans. Key results:• Coordinated fiscal year end and liaison with CPA firm conducting annual audit. • Converted accounts payable and fixed assets from manual to computerized systems. • Implemented 401(k) plan